Controversial Barbie dolls

November 17, 2015 1:36 PM

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MOST TALKED ABOUT BARBIES OF ALL TIME

Hello Barbie is displayed at the Mattel showroom at the North American International Toy Fair, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 in New York. Mattel, in partnership with San Francisco startup ToyTalk, will release the Internet-connected version of the doll that has real conversations with kids in late 2015. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) less

MOST TALKED ABOUT BARBIES OF ALL TIME

Hello Barbie is displayed at the Mattel showroom at the North American International Toy Fair, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 in New York. Mattel, in partnership with San Francisco ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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Mattel introduced many Barbies with dark complexions in the 60s and 70s but they weren't genuinely African-American because their heads were made with the molds of the Caucasian dolls.

Mattel introduced many Barbies with dark complexions in the 60s and 70s but they weren't genuinely African-American because their heads were made with the molds of the Caucasian dolls.

The FBI issued a warning in 2010 that the video camera in Barbie Video Girl's chest could be used to produce child pornography, although there was "no reported evidence that the doll had been used in any way other than intended." less

The FBI issued a warning in 2010 that the video camera in Barbie Video Girl's chest could be used to produce child pornography, although there was "no reported evidence that the doll had been used in any way ... more

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Tokidoki's edgy look caused a stir—especially among straight-laced parents trying to raise kids who never step inside a tattoo parlor.

Tokidoki's edgy look caused a stir—especially among straight-laced parents trying to raise kids who never step inside a tattoo parlor.

Barbie donned a bikini and struck an unapologetic pose for the 2014 50th anniversary edition of the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.'

Barbie donned a bikini and struck an unapologetic pose for the 2014 50th anniversary edition of the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.'

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Girl Scouts Barbie hit store shelves in 2014 and many were outraged by the partnership. The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood wrote in a statement: "Partnering with Mattel undermines[the Girl Scouts] vital mission to “build girls of courage, confidence, and character... While Mattel and the Barbie brand benefit enormously from GSUSA’s endorsement, the partnership harms girls. In addition to encouraging sexualization, the Barbie brand idealizes a dangerously impossible body type.” less

Girl Scouts Barbie hit store shelves in 2014 and many were outraged by the partnership. The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood wrote in a statement: "Partnering with Mattel undermines[the Girl Scouts] ... more

As part of its Dolls of the World line, Mattel toy company introduced a new Mexico Barbie in 2013. The doll with long, dark, wavy hair dons a frilly fiesta dress trimmed with lace and colorful ribbons. She comes with a pet chihuahua tucked under her arm and her own passport. some argued the passport was offensive in light of the political immigration debate. 'Including a passport isolates the Mexican, Indian and other cultural Barbies instead of promoting an inclusive America,' Evette Dionne wrote on ClutchMagOnline.com. 'A native-country flag would’ve been a reasonable alternative, but Mattel seems to be selling controversy this month.' less

As part of its Dolls of the World line, Mattel toy company introduced a new Mexico Barbie in 2013. The doll with long, dark, wavy hair dons a frilly fiesta dress trimmed with lace and colorful ribbons. She ... more

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